NAIAS 2015: Jeep

The Renegade is a new subcompact crossover from Jeep that will be arriving at dealers in the next few months. Fiat Chrysler has a lot riding on the Renegade as it will be a global vehicle, and here in the States, it is expected to take a large chunk of the market that is currently filled with less off-road worthy options such as the Kia Soul and Nissan Juke.

It will be available in several trim levels, including the Trail Rated Trailhawk model, which gives increased ride height, different body body panels to enhance approach and departure angles, an advanced 4×4 system that adjusts gearing, and of course red recovery hooks. Two different four-cylinder MultiAir engines will be offered in the US, and they will be mated to either a 9-speed auto or 6-speed manual. It is built in Italy and will be sold around the world, with a diesel option available in other markets.